Wagged
Wagged describes the act of moving something from side to side or up and down, often in a rhythmic or playful manner. Commonly associated with the movement of a tail, it can also refer to the oscillating motion of other objects. It often implies a gesture of excitement, happiness, greeting, warning or a sign of contentment. The speed and extent of the movement can convey different emotional nuances. The word itself suggests a lively, animated, and sometimes involuntary action.
Wagged meaning with examples
- The puppy, ecstatic to see its owner, wagged its tail furiously, its entire body wiggling with joy. It sprinted around the house, barking with excitement and generally showing its love for his owner. It went into overdrive with its little tail going faster and faster until it started to look blurry. It seemed to say I love you more than anything!
- A slight breeze wagged the branches of the old oak tree, creating shadows that danced across the sun-dappled lawn. The movement of the branches was very slow and peaceful, as the breeze just caused a subtle dance of the leaves. The sun came through and the birds were enjoying the breeze with the branches creating a lovely scene.
- The dog, hesitant at first, slowly wagged its tail at the approaching stranger, testing the waters and expressing a cautiously friendly interest. It showed a hint of friendliness to the stranger after assessing him by smell and sight. This gave the owner of the dog a great sense of relief.
- The little girl wagged her finger at her brother playfully, scolding him for taking her toys. Her eyes lit up when the toys came back, and everything was great again. She just wanted her toys back, as a gesture to tell him to stop the actions. Everything was calm.
- The teacher wagged her head disapprovingly at the student's answer, indicating that it was incorrect. It could have just been a shake of the head with no action. It was a gentle and non-verbal signal of disagreement with the answer given. She was clearly trying to teach the pupil.
